Karl Gronwall - Podcast Details

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Tell Karl SomethingNYE 2024, Astro and ZeroSend us a textKarl talks to Astro and Zero about Star Wars, beds, and what people need to know in 2025.2024-12-3136 min

MUSICA SIN FILTROSMUSICA SIN FILTROS PROGRAMA 225(INCLUYE LA SECCION EL TUNEL DEL TIEMPO CON CRISTINA MARTINEZ)NOVEDADES Y GRANDES CANCIONES DE SIEMPRE KING DIAMOND-SPIDER LILLY CHEMOSFERE-DEVIANTS JORGE SALAN(FEATURING AURORA BELTRAN AND JOHN PARSONS)-WELCOME TO AMERICA MCNULTY´S FIRE-ROCK MY SOUL MC5(FEATURING TOM MORELLO)-HEAVY LIFTING PATRIARCHS IN BLACK(FEATURING KARL AGELL)-BEFORE I GO RÜCKWATER-N.O.T.S.Y. WICKED-REPTILE ROOTS RIVAL SONS-SLEEPWALKER ANAUT-EL FINAL ERIK GRÖNWALL-OH HOLY NIGHT(CHRISTMAS COVER) SECCION EL TUNEL DEL TIEMPO CON CRISTINA MARTINEZ-BLACK SABBATH PARANOID-WAR PIGS 2024-12-231h 19

Tell Karl SomethingJune the Massage TherapistSend us a textKarl talks to June about massage therapy, communicating boundaries, healing the individual, massage as a profession, and treadmills.SuNu Wellness: https://sunuwellness.com/2023-10-161h 15

Tell Karl SomethingZach Talks SkateboardingSend us a textKarl talks to Zach about volunteering, when it's right for kids to watch PG-13 movies, why it's important to fall, starting a company in Minneapolis, and skateboarding as an artform. Links:dragonflyskateboards:https://dragonflyskateboardsforever.bigcartel.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/UnicornHeadButt?app=desktopOpen Arms Volunteering:https://www.openarmsmn.org/Thrasher Magazine:https://www.thrashermagazine.com/2023-07-291h 06

Tell Karl SomethingTom's Poker GroupSend us a textKarl talks to Tom about his long-running poker group. They discuss the common pitfalls facing poker groups, how to handle the money, why gambling is important, whether or not to make the group co-ed, and how to start a new group today. Karl's father, Steve, who is also a founding member of the group, joins in to share memories and expand on the topic. Together, they answer Karl's questions while also recalling the ups and downs of a poker group that has played regularly for fifty years! 2023-06-1759 min

Tell Karl SomethingJulie Got Even FiercerSend us a textKarl talks to Julie, nearly one year after their last conversation. They discuss the Adderall shortage, electric wheelchairs, progressive politics surrounding Medicare, population ethics, mini golf, and why she calls The White House daily.2023-06-101h 03

Tell Karl SomethingAnton and The Definition of LiteracySend us a textKarl talks to the President of Literacy Minnesota, Anton Jones. They discuss abundance mindset, absurdist theatre, infinite curiosity, and the plurality of literacy. Please check out the links below for more information about Literacy Minnesota, Northstar Assessments, and volunteer opportunities.Links:Literacy Minnesota: https://www.literacymn.org/Northstar Digital Literacy: https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/Volunteers: https://www.literacymn.org/ways-to-volunteerAmericorps VISTA information: https://www.literacymn.org/americorps-vistaDonate: https://www.literacymn.org/giveAdult Literacy Hotline: https://hotline.mnabe.org/2023-05-261h 42

Tell Karl SomethingMichael Leading With LoveSend us a textKarl talks to Michael, his father's roommate. They discuss Michael's passion for Jesus, the healing power of positive language, the importance of mechanical maintenance, surviving against the odds, and how to grow a Lily patch. 2023-02-111h 15

Tell Karl SomethingJimi's Journey, Part 2Send us a textKarl talks to Jimi, a self-described adult child of an alcoholic, an Air Force veteran, a professional musician, a VA employee, and a man confronting his strengths and faults with integrity as a guide. This episode is split into two parts, and this is part two.Links:1. Jimi's FB page2. Jimi's Instagram3. MN Online High School4. Email: jim.jralliso@gmail.com 2023-02-0452 min

Tell Karl SomethingJimi's Journey, Part 1Send us a textKarl talks to Jimi, a self-described adult child of an alcoholic, an Air Force veteran, a professional musician, a VA employee, and a man confronting his strengths and faults with integrity as a guide. This episode is split into two parts, and this is part one.Links:1. Jimi's FB page2. Jimi's Instagram3. MN Online High School4. Email: jim.jralliso@gmail.com 2023-01-281h 03

Tell Karl SomethingSteve the VeteranSend us a textKarl talks to Steve, a VA Employee and combat veteran. They discuss the importance of filing a claim, the difference between active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, the positive side to being open about mental health struggles, and why a tenacious path forward is the brightest light.CORRECTION from Steve: at 1:01:48, Steve says "late July" but meant to say "late June."Links:1. Lone Survivor Book2. Lone Survivor Movie3. Operation Red Wings Foundation4. VA Compensation Claims5. Successful Filing Tips 2023-01-141h 41

Tell Karl SomethingSeason 4 Premier, Karl Talks TruthKarl reflects on truth and the New Year in this Season 4 premier.2023-01-0736 min

Tell Karl SomethingJake the SongwriterSend us a textIn this Season 3 finale, Karl talks to Jake, longtime friend and collaborator. They discuss his journey from band practice in the barn to contract negotiations in Nashville, the beauty of having drive that elevates out of betrayal, telling Kid Rock that you won't be cancelling your vacation with your wife, truth in Country Music, and watching Greg Joseph become slightly less of a disappointment live.Links:New Medicine: Facebook, TikTok, MusicJake Rose: Music"Fuck It" music video 2022-12-311h 04

Tell Karl SomethingSteve and The PacemakerSend us a textKarl talks to his father, Steve. They discuss Steve's rather sudden pacemaker surgery, fasting as medicine, how to be a Vikings fan, why it's important to laugh, and why some medical events are a gift.2022-12-241h 32

Tell Karl SomethingElizabeth Talks HorrorKarl talks with his his writing partner, Elizabeth. They discuss men's online dating profiles, outline the proper moral dilemma that good horror brings to the surface, and propose a sarcastic pirate-themed dating app called "Ahoy!"2022-12-171h 14

Tell Karl SomethingJaime the Recycling ChampionSend us a textKarl talks to Jaime, a local recycling champion. They discuss the saddest episode of TV in history, Spongebob Squarepants and his zeitgeist, the Prosperity Gospel circa 2000, girls lurking on Reddit, and tattoos in the workplace.2022-12-101h 18

Tell Karl SomethingDean the Sports PsychologistSend us a textKarl talks to Dean, a sports psychologist, professor, author, and coach to several national and collegiate athletic teams in the United States and Peru. They talk about art that takes your breath away, the minuscule difference between athletics and theater upon a global stage, how to access your infinite human potential, and why appreciation is more elevated than being thankful. Link to Dr. Dean's website: http://drdeanhinitz.com/2022-12-031h 05

Tell Karl SomethingChristin the AbolitionistSend us a textKarl talks to Christin, a neighborhood activist, abolitionist, and school reform advocate. They discuss agreeing and disagreeing with your own team, tangible steps to reduce violence and suffering, the importance of redefining wealth and safety, and why it's important to take time for yourself.Links to support causes discussed in this episode:1. Southside Harm Reduction (https://linktr.ee/SouthsideHarmReduction)2. Sanctuary Supply Depot (https://linktr.ee/sanctuarysupplydepot)3. Freedom Street Health (https://linktr.ee/Freedomstreethealth)4. Truthout Movement Memos (https://truthout.org/series/movement-memos/)5...2022-11-261h 37

Tell Karl SomethingKarl the Former TeacherKarl presents a solo episode, reflecting on passages from his unpublished book on teaching, "The Jungle Gym," weighing what's best to help improve education, and reflecting on what it means to create art with a purpose.2022-11-0840 min

Tell Karl SomethingLisa the Recovering CatholicSend us a textKarl talks to Lisa, a family friend, about marriage, changing (or not changing) your name, confessing every day, why God is real but the man-made rules are bullshit, and how to keep a best friend for fifty years.2022-10-311h 14

Tell Karl SomethingBruce the Jazz HealerSend us a textKarl talks to Bruce, a professional jazz musician and educator. They discuss the healing nature of music, the vital importance of African-American music history, why the way forward is by inviting community, and where in MN you can have a great night out.Bruce's website: https://www.bruceahenry.com/2022-10-221h 07

Tell Karl SomethingLaura and the Demise of Old Country BuffetSend us a textKarl talks to Laura, his mother, about anger, America's definition of production, why Old Country Buffet failed, and why Bill Maher can go fuck himself.Visit Hammerhause Studios for your audio recording needs! https://www.facebook.com/GaryatHammer/2022-10-151h 26

Tell Karl SomethingKerryJo the Neighborhood Advocate for School BoardSend us a textKarl talks with KerryJo Felder, a parent and neighborhood advocate running for MPS School Board. They discuss the vital importance of improving and funding public schools, the inherent beauty and power of Minneapolis, choosing empathy over sympathy, and why most people truly do want to get up and make their community better every day.KerryJo for School Board: https://www.kerryjo4schoolboard.com/2022-10-081h 24

Tell Karl SomethingLong Pig Tours AmericaKarl interviews Long Pig, who happens to be visiting Minneapolis, and who also happens to play the very same dead video game Karl has played for nearly 20 years--Natural Selection. He and Karl discuss adventure, bartending, the COVID vaccine, and what sort of purpose and folly one can derive from video games played like a competitive sport.2022-10-011h 19

Tell Karl SomethingCollin the Optimist for School BoardSend us a textKarl sits down with Collin, a lifelong educator, a small town and big city advocate, and a believer in pragmatic optimism. They talk about why he's running for Minneapolis School Board, why most people truly do want to get better, and why right now is a great time to get a dog.Beachy 4 School Board: https://www.beachy4schoolboard.com/https://www.facebook.com/beachy4schoolshttps://instagram.com/beachy4schools?igshid=YmMyMTAkinkshttps://mobile.twitter.com/beachy4schools?fbclid=IwAR3eiDWozTFw0qE_oxOQzZWiKy2vWNqH86...2022-09-241h 11

Tell Karl SomethingSteve's Adventure's With AlanSend us a textKarl interviews his father, Steve, about his adventures with the late Alan Willis. Alan and Steve were best friends for nearly 60 years, and Steve tells about hopping freight trains, sneaking into movie theaters, and living life outside of the box--Alan style.2022-09-171h 18

Tell Karl SomethingNorvell 4 School BoardSend us a textKarl talks to Lori, a former co-worker, a mom fighting for change and good trouble, and a candidate for School Board in Minneapolis. They talk about why the past five years felt like fifty, why the fight is worth it, and where to get the best biscuits in West Virginia.Norvell 4 School Board: https://www.norvell4schoolboard.com/2022-09-101h 14

Tell Karl SomethingCasey the Math OptimistSend us a textKarl talks to Casey about marching band, education, firehoses of money, punk rock, and why everyone is a "math person."Check out Casey’s Twitter! https://twitter.com/rutherfordcasey 2022-09-031h 08

Tell Karl SomethingSarah and The Wild TinkergartenSend us a textKarl talks to Sarah, an avid camper, van-life advocate, pre-school teacher, and mother of two about "Hiking Thru Life," living with your mother-in-law, and what makes a top-tier trail mix.Hiking Thru Life podcast:https://hikingthrulife.net/podcast-episode-101-my-little-legs-with-remona-htoo/My Little Legs, Children's Book:https://www.amazon.com/My-Little-Legs-Remona-Htoo/dp/0578328224?crid=3ULIOXN5C9QCV&keywords=my+little+legs&qid=1660495054&sprefix=my+little+legs,aps,189&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=htl0f-20&linkId=f5938e5731339a99fd35f110b964f4cb&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss...2022-08-271h 14

Tell Karl SomethingKirsten and The School GroundsKarl talks to Kirsten, a former down-the-hall colleague and current Middle School English teacher, about motherhood, the state of education, and keeping it sudsy.Mark Taylor, Soapdish: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soapdish/id1523724199 2022-08-201h 22

Tell Karl SomethingLee and The Colonel ChannelSend us a textKarl talks to Colonel Lee, the Law Wolf, about leadership, landing helicopters, unorthodox interviews, and the importance of levity in a crisis. Links to related content below!Ukraine News Story: https://youtu.be/CIn0usau0r4Thailand News Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8w-hn8dhKs&t=43sThe Colonel Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ce4qOZh2sKONHxJyIGohwThe Law Wolf: https://mylawwolf.com/2022-08-141h 17

Tell Karl SomethingJordan the Dirtbikin' DadSend us a textKarl chats with Jordan, a friend from high school after a nearly 20 year gap. They talk about Dad Life, women and daughters, sons and chickens, politics at work and at home, why he loves his wife, and why he will always wear a helmet on a dirt bike.2022-08-081h 13

Tell Karl SomethingBrady Without BordersSend us a textKarl chats with Matt Brady, longtime friend and travel companion. They discuss romance, fate, life phases, and humanity showing all of itself at the border crossing.2022-07-311h 11

Tell Karl SomethingLori and Steve The Farm FamilySend us a textKarl interviews Lori and Steve about being high school sweethearts, growing up and living in Orono, having a pumpkin farm, using tractors as intended, life and death, how to save the world, and of course... rock and roll.2022-07-251h 06

Tell Karl SomethingJulie the Fierce MammaSend us a textKarl talks to a family friend, Julie. She discusses deep tissue massage, Eastern medicine, living with multiple sclerosis, accounting mistakes from an accountant, and why everyone needs to have more sex. 2022-07-161h 10

Tell Karl SomethingEllie and Sam the SiblingsSend us a textKarl talks to Ellie and Sam about mental health, nursing, living together as siblings, life in your twenties, Reggie the dog, and why abortion should be safe and accessible. Essentially, this week's episode is an extended advertisement for Reggie, why Reggie should be president, and why Reggie is the future.2022-07-091h 07

Tell Karl SomethingMonte the MusicianSend us a textKarl and his former church choir director Monte discuss art, Universal Small Theory, and which composer would have the most upsetting social contract. Be sure to listen to some classical music that challenges you today, folks!2022-07-021h 07

Tell Karl SomethingTodd the Game MasterSend us a textKarl speaks to Todd, an avid Game Master, recent man of leisure, history buff, and strong advocate for narrative art. They tackle diversity in gaming, what binds humans together and gives us purpose, and whether Bram Stoker was an edge-lord.2022-06-251h 00

Tell Karl SomethingHannah the Insightful CNAAfter bringing "Curious Karl" to a close, Karl relaunches "Tell Karl Something" with Hannah, a friend and former Tinder match who discusses death, gender, 80 year olds in the COVID era, and raising the greatest dog in the world.2022-06-2448 min

Tell Karl SomethingGoodbye Curious KarlIn this archival episode, Karl says goodbye to "Curious Karl."2022-06-1802 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, Ray the Warrior PhilosopherSend us a textIn this archival episode, the final interview of "Curious Karl" and Season 2, Karl talks to Ray about combat tours, philosophy from comic books, "The Voyage of the Damned," and how to better improve the VA.2022-06-0556 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, John the FilmmakerIn this archival episode, Karl talks to John after a day of drinking and celebrating in Texas. They talk about how fucked up the impending loss of Roe V. Wade is, the cursed nature of fundraising and art, and why everyone should watch his film "The Pizzagate Massacre" in one sitting.2022-05-221h 10

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, Andy the InventorSend us a textIn this archival episode, Karl talks to Andy about sobriety, finishing the album, and how an invention can be fumbled by others.2022-05-141h 04

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, Eric the EnvironmentalistSend us a textIn this archival episode, Karl talks to Eric about raising three daughters, challenging Christians who try to push inappropriately, and how to stop our earth from collapsing.2022-05-0758 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, Henry the TravelerSend us a textIn this archival episode, Karl talks to Henry about amnesia, travel, and the nature of dreams intertwining with reality.2022-04-3055 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, Nate the EducatorIn this archival episode, Karl talks to Nate, his former high school English teacher. They discuss purpose, how to approach a flailing education system mired in a seemingly hopeless death spiral, and music.2022-04-2357 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, the Soon-To-Be and the Used-To-Be, Part 2In this archival episode, Karl and Derek discuss more details about the blended family mentioned in a previous episode.2022-04-1648 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, Liz the Yoga LadySend us a textIn this archival episode, Karl talks to Liz about baby yoga, chest-feeding, and breaking up with toxic Christianity.2022-04-0957 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, the Soon-To-Be and the Used-To-BeIn this archival episode, Karl talks about blended families with two people who try to make it work.2022-04-0255 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, Kierstin the AdvocateSend us a textIn this archival episode, Karl talks to Kierstin about raising children, equity in work and life, and Wisconsin politics in action.2022-03-2648 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, Amanda the BodybuilderSend us a textIn this archival episode, Karl talks to Amanda about Texas, bodybuilding, and earning the right to eat during work meetings.2022-03-1950 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, ReflectionsIn this archival episode, Karl talks to Derek about their thoughts on the podcast.2022-03-1253 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, Zach the EconomistSend us a textIn this archival episode, Karl talks with Zach about China, Washington letting the train derail on purpose, and how a set-aside lifestyle might be one part of the solution.2022-03-0552 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, Jamie the HR ManagerIn this archival episode, Karl talks to his wife (at the time) Jamie about Human Resources, art, and what she believes about the world.2022-02-2652 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, Coriene the EmpathSend us a textIn this archival episode, Karl talks to Coriene about spirituality, empathy, and reiki healing.2022-02-1248 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, Mimi the WriterIn this archival episode, Karl talks to Mimi about writing, equity in tech, and how to best stay in touch over many years.2022-02-0547 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, Tony the TV GuySend us a textIn this archival episode, Karl talks to Tony about professional sports broadcast, laying cable, and keeping the cheerleaders safe.2022-01-2947 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, Jake the GamerIn this archival episode, Karl talks to Jake about inventing a board game, supply chain strategies, and how to keep focused on what matters.2022-01-2243 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, Connor the KayakerSend us a textIn this archival episode, Karl interviews Connor about kayaking, COVID, and how to develop a proper tour guide voice.2022-01-1538 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, State of HockeyIn this archival episode, Karl discusses his first hockey game as a homegrown Minnesotan. Go Leafs!2022-01-0843 min

Tell Karl SomethingCurious Karl, Who is Karl?In this archival episode, Karl launches "Curious Karl" and ultimately Season 2 of his podcast. This one is all about him folks!2022-01-0138 min

Tell Karl SomethingEarly Days, Derek the PostmanIn this archival episode, Karl interviews Derek about the USPS.2021-12-0633 min

Tell Karl SomethingEarly Days, Ryan LewellenIn this archival episode, Karl interviews Ryan about walkabouts, growing up in the iPod era, race, and assumptions about church in Iowa. It's all fun and games until you're lost in flyover country.2020-10-0138 min

Tell Karl SomethingEarly Days, Laura "Mean Grammy" OwenSend us a textIn this archival episode of Season 1, Karl interviews his mother, or so she claims, about dinosaur fossil repatriatio, and why he is THIS close to being the failure she always predicted.2020-09-0432 min

Tell Karl SomethingEarly Days, John ValleySend us a textIn this archival episode, Karl launches "Tell Karl Something" on a whim, interviewing John Valley all the way back in 2020. John studied film and justifies his student loans by discussing dragonflies.2020-08-1932 min